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Is the eye one of hiv transmission route

2018-03-13 14:58:12
Thank you doctor sushma shah for your answer . My question is IS HIV TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE EYE? IS THE EYE A ROUTE FOR HIV TRANSMISSION AND HOW MUCH SERUM/BLOOD IS NEEDED TO CAUSE TRANSMISSION?
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Please Intact conjunctiva protects against transmission. 0.0 1 percent chances are there.

Answered2018-03-14 05:45:14

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